Abstract: Objective To learn the implementation effect of Notice on Issuing Rizhao Tuberculosis Control Program(2001—2010) (RTCP in short), and to analyze tuberculosis (TB) epidemic characteristics and treatment outcomes. Methods The total population of Rizhao city was 28189894 during 2002-2011. Data came from TB Information Management System and relevant statistic reports. TB prevalence, characteristic and treatment outcomes in Rizhao city were analyzed. Results During 2002-2011, the registration rates of active and new sputum smear positive (SS+) pulmonary TB cases were 44.34/100000 (12499/28189894) and 24.28/100000 (6844/28189894). The ratio of male to female was 2.51∶1. The age group of 15- years old accounted for 18.11% (2263/12499), 55- age group accounted for 16.84% (2105/12499), and 45- age group accounted for 16.55% (2069/12499). The occupational of farmer accounted for 78.92% (9864/12499). The registration rates were different among counties, Donggang was 43.84/100000 (5270/12021948)，Juxian was 7.21/100000 (4118/11067974)，and Wulian was 61.00/100000 (3111/5099972). Sputum conversion rates of new and retreatment SS+TB cases were 96.27% (6589/6844) and 92.74% (830/895) at the end of initial phase. The average cure rate of SS+TB cases was 95.54% (7394/7739). Conclusion Since the implementation of RTCP, TB prevalence has been controlled effectively, TB registration rate has increased significantly and the cure rate of SS+TB cases has achieved and exceeded the requirement of RTCP.

Key words: Tuberculosis, pulmonary/prevention &, control, Epidemiologic studies, Treatment outcome, Rizhao city